Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) | |
This group, under the Chair of Additional Secretary concerned in MoEF&CC, will be the major body of representatives from diverse sectors (i.e., Government organizations, State governments of IHR; Himalayan Universities, R&D Autonomous organizations; NGOs, Regional Inter-governmental Organizations, Thematic Divisions of MoEF&CC) to guide implementation of the Scheme and monitor the progress periodically. |
The STAG shall have following Terms of Reference (ToR): |
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Provide scientific and technical guidance for assessing project proposals, invited studies as well as suo-moto developed studies; | |
Recommend site-specific targeted pilot projects; | |
Appraise and recommend case studies ensuring multi-disciplinarily and cross-sectoral integration; | |
Advise study teams on assessment frameworks and methodologies for conducting the studies; | |
Review progress of the studies on a periodic basis and recommend necessary mid-course corrective and/or preventive measures; | |
Provide scientific and technical expert advice and recommendations to the Project Steering Committee; and | |
Advise the Project Management Team on stakeholder engagement and capacity development areas. |
The STAG shall meet as frequently as the members may decide. The committee would be free to co-opt any additional expert members as per requirement to provide guidance on specific issues. |
Composition &Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG). |
Meetings of Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) |
S.No. | Meeting | Meeting Conducted On |
1. | 1st STAG Meeting | 17/12/2015 |
2. | 2nd STAG Meeting | 17/02/2016 |
3. | 3rd STAG Meeting | 15/03/2016 |
4. | 4th STAG Meeting | 29/09/2016 |
5. | 5th STAG Meeting | 15/12/2017 |
6. | 6th STAG Meeting | 17/01/2018 |
7. | 7th STAG Meeting | 13/02/2018 |
8. | 8th STAG Meeting | 16/03/2018 |
9. | 9th STAG Meeting | 14/09/2018 |
10. | 10th STAG Meeting | 22/11/2018 |
11. | 11th STAG Meeting | 28/03/2019 |
12. | 12th STAG Meeting | 27/05/2019 |
13. | 13th STAG Meeting | 27/11/2019 |
14. | 14th STAG Meeting | 06/03/2020 |
15. | 15th STAG Meeting | 05/03/2021 |
16. | 16th STAG Meeting | 08/06/2022 |
17. | 17th STAG Meeting | 16/02/2023 |
18. | 18th STAG Meeting | 10/03/2023 |
19. | 19th STAG Meeting | 05/09/2023 |
20. | 20th STAG Meeting | 03/11/2023 |
21. | 21st STAG Meeting | 10/11/2023 |
22. | 22nd STAG Meeting | 30/01/2024 |
23. | 23rd STAG Meeting | 20/02/2024 |